langtree care home

Langtree Care Home in Standish is a 2,840 ft² private-healthcare landmark by Alessandro Caruso Architecture and Interiors Ltd, in collaboration with Arise Millennium Construction Ltd, completed in 2025. Born from a shared vision between Alex Caruso and Omair Haider, it reimagines pandemic-proof care as a warm, dignified home—woven with biophilic spaces, adaptable clusters, and light-filled communal areas that nurture wellbeing and community.

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project overview
Concept & Inspiration
Site & Context

vision & Concept

“We set out to design a care home, but what we created is a place where life unfolds with dignity, joy and connection; a true home in every sense.” Alex Caruso.
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‍Here, you’ll uncover how Langtree Care Home grew from a moment of shared empathy into a nurturing design. Through site studies, hand sketches and biophilic mood boards, ACA translated the brief—“home, not institution”—into spaces defined by dignity, joy and community.

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VISION & CONCEPT

design & development
Interior & Exterior Detailing

design & visualisation

“Every line we drew was guided by a simple question: Will this make life better for those who live and work here?”
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‍Here, you’ll explore Langtree’s form through iterative models, hand drawings and immersive 3D renders. Each stage—mass studies, CGI fly-throughs and interactive diagrams—refined light, materiality and flow to ensure every corner feels like a true home.

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design & visualisation

Technical & Structural Details
process & execution

technical execution

“Architecture is as much about execution as it is about vision.”

In this section, you’ll see how technical precision brought clarity and structure to complex ideas. From exacting tolerances to coordinated systems, every element was considered, resolved, and delivered with discipline. What looks simple is often anything but — and here, you’ll glimpse the quiet mastery behind the build.

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technical execution

Team & Collaboration
outcomes & impact

collaboration & impact

“What makes Langtree Care Home special isn’t just its architecture, but the life that unfolds within its walls. To see ACA’s design become a backdrop for joy, comfort and connection is the greatest reward of all.”
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From daylight-filled spaces to seamless transitions, Langtree Care Home has become more than just a place — it’s an environment shaped to support dignity, connection, and everyday life. In this final section, we explore how design decisions came to life, how the spaces are experienced, and the quiet impact of architecture when it serves a greater purpose.

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At ACA sustainability and social responsibility are at the heart of everything we do. From reducing our environmental footprint to creating spaces that foster inclusivity and community well-being, we aim to leave a lasting positive impact on people and the planet. Our goal is simple: to design beautiful, functional spaces that meet today’s needs without compromising the future.
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Alessandro Caruso Architects
Beverley Enterprise Centre
Beck View Rd
Beverley
HU17 OJT
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Langtree Care home

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Alessandro Caruso Architects
design & development
interior & exterior detailing

design & visualisation

"Seeing is not just believing — it’s evolving."
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Here, you’ll step into the visual journey of Meridian House, where light, mood, and material were explored through sketches, renders, and visual tests. These visuals didn’t just communicate the design — they helped shape it.

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Standish, Wigan
Private Healthcare
Alessandro Caruso Architecture and Interiors Ltd
Arise Millennium Construction Ltd
2,840 sqft
design evolution
As the concept for Langtree Care Home took root, the challenge was transforming the vision into a tangible, buildable space.

Early sketches gave way to collaborative workshops with the client, residents’ families and care staff. These sessions revealed the importance of intuitive way finding and adaptable communal areas; spaces that could host both quiet reflection and lively gatherings.

The design evolved through a series of models and digital renders, each iteration refining the balance between openness and intimacy.

A key feature was to orient the building with communal areas to maximise garden views, to use the open terraces as birdwatching areas and to ensure every resident could connect with nature from their own room.
Light, Flow & Belonging
Light was ACA’s guiding principle. Large windows and glazed doors flood communal spaces with daylight, reducing reliance on artificial lighting and connecting interiors to the changing seasons and natural circadian rhythm. The layout was designed for clarity and flow: a central corridor branches into smaller, neighbourhood-like clusters, each with its own lounge and access to the gardens. This spatial arrangement promotes both community and privacy, allowing residents to choose their level of engagement. Circulation spaces are generously proportioned and free of clutter, supporting mobility and independence.
Materiality & Atmosphere
Material choices were central to shaping the home’s atmosphere. ACA selected natural materials for the external finishes to complement the interior design scheme including soft textiles and warm, tactile finishes that evoke comfort and familiarity. The overall experience fosters a sense of domesticity, subtly referencing the textures of a well-loved home rather than an institution. Durable yet inviting, they were chosen to withstand daily use while maintaining a welcoming, human scale.
from lines to light
“Every line we drew was guided by a simple question: Will this make life better for those who live and work here?”
vision & concept overview
To communicate the evolving design, ACA used a blend of hand sketches, physical models, and immersive 3D renders. These tools allowed the client to experience the space before it was built, fostering a shared understanding and excitement. Interactive presentations helped stakeholders visualise how materials, light and landscape would come together, while detailed diagrams clarified technical aspects for the construction team.
Take a walk with us through our initial designs.
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thoughtful design
This collaborative, visual approach ensured everyone, from client to contractor, was aligned with the project’s spirit and Langtree Care Home is the result of thoughtful design, careful iteration and a relentless focus on the lived experience. It is a place where architecture supports wellbeing; where every detail, from sunlight to soft furnishings, contributes to a sense of home.
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Read more about our create and construct approach, or contact us to discuss your project.
Alessandro Caruso Architects
Beverley Enterprise Centre
Beck View Rd
Beverley
HU17 OJT
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Alessandro Caruso Architects
At ACA sustainability and social responsibility are at the heart of everything we do. From reducing our environmental footprint to creating spaces that foster inclusivity and community well-being, we aim to leave a lasting positive impact on people and the planet. Our goal is simple: to design beautiful, functional spaces that meet today’s needs without compromising the future.
technical & structural details
process & execution

technical execution

"Effortlessness is often the most difficult thing to achieve"

In this section, you’ll see how detail, precision, and coordination turned a calm vision into a beautifully functional home. Behind every seamless transition is a story of engineering, discipline, and intent.

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